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The butler's words struck me like thunder, ringing in my ears. I struggled to suppress the anger boiling inside me and tried to remain calm. "I understand. You may leave now."
After the butler left, I slumped helplessly onto the sofa, my mind a chaotic mess. The rumors spread by the green tea girl undoubtedly worsened my situation. I felt trapped in a web of carefully woven lies, unable to break free.
"Lingxi, don't worry. I will get to the bottom of this," Du Ming's voice echoed in my ears, his tone firm and powerful, as if injecting me with a dose of courage.
I looked up at the man before me, warmth swelling in my heart. Yes, I still had Du Ming and our plans; I couldn't give up so easily.
"I believe in you." I clenched my fists, my gaze gradually becoming resolute.
To uncover the truth, Du Ming and I decided to temporarily set aside our current tasks and focus on addressing the crisis at hand. We visited various corners of the Du Family estate, trying to trace the source of the rumors. However, the green tea girl was meticulous in her actions, and we could not find any valuable leads.
Just when we were at our wits' end, a chance encounter led us to a mysterious old man. That day, Du Ming and I went to a temple on the outskirts of town to pray for guidance from the divine. In the temple's backyard, we encountered an elderly man meditating. He had white hair yet a youthful appearance, exuding an aura of otherworldliness that made him seem oddly approachable.
"Have you two encountered some difficulties?" The old man slowly opened his eyes and looked at us kindly.
I hesitated for a moment before sharing our predicament with him. After listening, he smiled slightly and said, "Perhaps I can be of assistance."
My spirits lifted instantly; could this old man know something?
"Please guide us, sir," Du Ming said respectfully.
The old man stroked his beard and spoke slowly: "I have some knowledge of this young lady's situation. The person behind her is powerful and should not be underestimated."
My heart sank; his words confirmed our suspicions. There was indeed someone backing the green tea girl! "Sir, do you know who this person is?" I asked eagerly, hope igniting within me. If we could identify the mastermind behind this chaos, perhaps we could resolve it once and for all.
The old man shook his head with a hint of helplessness in his tone: "The secrets of heaven cannot be revealed. All I can tell you is that this person's identity is special, and their influence is deeply rooted; dealing with them will be as difficult as ascending to heaven."
My heart sank again; were we destined to let the green tea girl and her backer manipulate us?
"However..." The old man paused as if weighing his words carefully. "I can point you toward a clear path. Though this person wields immense power, they are not without weaknesses. What they value most is a secret project they are overseeing."
"A secret project?" Du Ming and I exchanged glances, seeing hope reflected in each other's eyes.
"Indeed," the old man nodded. "I have heard that this person has invested significant resources into this project and is willing to go to great lengths to see it completed. If you can find a flaw in this project, you might use it as leverage for negotiation."
His words undoubtedly provided us with direction. After bidding farewell to the old man, Du Ming and I returned to the Du Family estate and immediately began investigating this so-called "secret project."
We utilized all our connections to gather information. Hard work paid off; after several days of effort, we finally uncovered some clues.
It turned out that the person behind the green tea girl was named Zhao Kun, a well-known tycoon in the business world. On the surface, he ran a multinational corporation while secretly engaging in illicit activities. The secret project he valued most was a research initiative called "Longevity."
"Longevity?" Various scenes from sci-fi movies flashed through my mind—was Zhao Kun attempting to develop an elixir for eternal life?
To confirm our suspicions, Du Ming and I decided to take a risk and infiltrate Zhao Kun's company to find more information about the "Longevity" project.
"This time we are changing our strategy; instead of confronting them head-on, we will use our wits," Du Ming said while studying the information on Zhao Kun's company. "I have arranged for someone to forge your identity so that you can approach Zhao Kun as an investor."
I nodded; this was indeed a good plan. Zhao Kun was eager to complete the "Eternal Life" project, which would require substantial financial backing. If I could approach him as an investor, perhaps I could find his weakness.
A bold plan gradually formed in my mind...
Bai Wei truly lived up to her title as the social queen; she successfully infiltrated the green tea circle in just a week. She always managed to catch the latest gossip and intelligence, then discreetly passed it on to us.
"The green tea has recently become infatuated with a private club that reportedly only allows entry through member referrals," Bai Wei said while flipping through photos on her phone. "I have arranged to get two invitation cards; we will meet her there tonight."
Looking at the opulent building in the photo, I couldn't help but feel a bit anxious. This was far from my usual life; could I really play the role of an investor well?
"Don't worry, I've got everything covered," Du Ming seemed to sense my unease, gently holding my hand and giving me a reassuring look.
As night fell, Du Ming and I dressed elegantly and entered the mysterious private club under Bai Wei's introduction. It truly was a world of indulgence, filled with fragrant attire and clinking glasses, the air thick with the scent of money and desire.
The green tea, clad in a striking red dress, radiated allure as she was surrounded by a group of wealthy young men, exuding an air of regal pride. Upon seeing us, a flicker of surprise crossed her eyes before she quickly regained her elegant smile and walked over.
"Miss Guo, Mr. Du, what a rare visit!" The green tea's voice was sweet and sultry, sending shivers down one's spine.
"Miss Green is joking; we came here out of curiosity to witness this legendary den of indulgence," Du Ming replied calmly.
After some pleasantries, I seized the opportunity to casually bring up the "Eternal Life" project: "I recently heard that Mr. Zhao is working on a remarkable investment project. I'm curious what it is that has captured his attention so deeply?"
The green tea's expression shifted slightly but quickly masked it; she raised her glass and took a small sip before smiling and saying, "Miss Guo is quite well-informed, but it's a business secret, so I'm afraid I can't disclose anything."
I knew I had touched upon her bottom line.
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